2017 PQRS Results: Submit an Informal Review by Nov. 30

In 2017, CMS will apply a downward payment adjustment to those who did not satisfactorily report for the
Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) in 2015 including:

• Individual eligible professionals
• Comprehensive Primary Care practice sites
• PQRS group practices
• Accountable Care Organizations

If you believe you have been incorrectly assessed the 2017 PQRS payment adjustment, submit an informal review through Nov. 30, 2016:

• See  2015 PQRS: 2017 PQRS Negative Payment Adjustment - Informal Review Made Simple 
• All informal review requestors will be notified via email of a final decision by CMS within 90 days of the original request for an informal review

2015 PQRS feedback reports are available:

• Quick Reference Guide for Accessing 2015 PQRS Feedback Reports 
• 2015 PQRS Feedback Report User Guide 

For more information, visit the  Analysis and Payment webpage. For questions about the informal review process, contact the QualityNet Help Desk at 866-288-8912 (TTY 877-715-6222) or Qnetsupport@hcqis.org